International

Russia and Ukraine confirmed Friday they have agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by Donald Trump, raising hopes for a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has dragged on for more than four years. The truce will run from…
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Laura Fernandez pledged a tough new offensive against drug trafficking as she was sworn in as Costa Rica’s president, promising a “firm hand” against organized crime in the Central American nation. The 39-year-old leader succeeds her…
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A fresh US military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men on Friday, with one person surviving the attack. Footage shared by US Southern Command on social media appears to show a dark,…
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The World Health Organization said Friday that the risk to the wider public from the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius remains minimal, stressing that the virus spreads only through extremely close contact. The…
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that three American Navy destroyers came under attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran of harsher military action if it does not quickly agree to a deal with Washington.…
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A federal trade court on Thursday dealt another setback to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, ruling that the administration’s temporary 10% global tariffs were not justified under federal law. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge…
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Ocean temperatures are once again approaching record-breaking levels as weather patterns shift toward a potentially powerful El Nino event, the European Union’s climate monitor warned on Friday. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday sought to calm fears over the recent hantavirus outbreak, stressing that the situation is unlikely to escalate into a global pandemic despite growing concern after cases emerged on a cruise…
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A United Nations anti-racism watchdog on Thursday said France must ensure that any political reforms in New Caledonia move forward only with the full and effective participation of the Pacific territory’s indigenous Kanak people. The UN…
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Bangladesh has formally sought China’s support for the restoration of the Teesta River, a move likely to draw close attention in India amid evolving regional dynamics and sensitivities around cross-border water sharing. The issue was…
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